Best conditions for 1 last ride...

[Bogger]

I've been throwing around the idea of trying to get one last ride in for the season this long weekend. The wife and I may find ourselves kid-less and I'm thinking of pitching a sled trip idea to her.

We have ZERO mountain experience and given the recent activity that is not an option. Usually we ride from home but that won't happen again until next year...

SOOOO...Is there anywhere left that still has snow and would be alright for beginner riders, I know there will be nothing left anywhere around edmonton by weekend but who knows maybe some other areas aren't as warm this week.

Thanks

Bogger

 

[magnet]

heh there bogger if you look at local areas northwest i got pics from last wekend up by swan hills. snow was about 4ft + will still be ok for 1 last kick at the cat. just be real careful in the cut blocks ifthey get any fresh stuff them big stumps will be real hard to see. then you'll be what was i thinkin and why did i come here lol. have fun if you go.

 

[RETODD]

The TCST between the Whitecourt staging area to Elk Point had good snow & the small off shoots, cut lines and well sites along it to play in had knee to waist deep 10 days ago...should still be lots to have fun in.

 

[RETODD]

Picture to prove...he is a 6 plus foot guy

 

[CaribooSlyder]

If you are into a bit of a drive you might want to consider Barkerville.
Ckeck in with the Wells Snowmobile Club.
Just came back from there and there is lots of snow.
If your wife does not have a lot of confidence there is about 5 or so trail hrs. of riding if they have been groomed .
One of the motels has a wkend package that is very resonable.
Make sure you contact someone in the know in Wells before you leave
to get the latest conditions.
Take Care
Guy

 

[CATPRIDE]

If you are into a bit of a drive you might want to consider Barkerville.
Ckeck in with the Wells Snowmobile Club.
Just came back from there and there is lots of snow.
If your wife does not have a lot of confidence there is about 5 or so trail hrs. of riding if they have been groomed .
One of the motels has a wkend package that is very resonable.
Make sure you contact someone in the know in Wells before you leave
to get the latest conditions.
Take Care
Guy

Guy,


How far of a drive is that from Edmonton?

 

[RUDY]

Hey CP i looked on maps.google shows about 800kms from Edmonton

 

[CaribooSlyder]

I would say about 10 hrs drive

 

[CATPRIDE]

Dang, got to go to P G and then go south. Thats a huge drive. Would like to know what the terrain is like.

 

[growly]

BarkerVille to Yanks peak is all groomed trail,about 8 feet wide,there's lots of play area so it's best to get in touch with someone that knows the area.BTW trail passes are $13 available in Wells at the gas station.

 

[TumblerSummit]

Try Tumbler Ridge, Hasler, or Pine Pass. All closer than Barkerville. TR has soon very good and easy access hills and trails in the Babcock and Bullmoose area's